Entries in Black Lola (3)
WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR EPIPHANIE? // ITALY
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 3:00PM 
In today's Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? we join Melissa Shipley and her Black Lola as she journeys through Sorrento, Rome, Siena, Cinque Terre, Venice and beyond.
"Lola was perfect for the trip - especially after my Nikon blew a sensor on our first full day. Luckily, we had brought along our digital point-and-shoot as a back-up. I locked my Nikon and lenses in the hotel safe, rearranged the dividers in Lola, packed her full of guide books and water bottles, and had a great adventure!"
Melissa's five favorite highlights from her Italian adventure consisted of:
"1. Seeing ancient Rome. Maybe it is the art major in me, but finally being able to see the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum in person was so satisfying.
2. Stepping inside the Sistine Chapel. I don't think that there is any way to prepare yourself for the feeling you get when you step into the Sistine Chapel. It truly is amazing.
2b) I know this is sort of cheating, but standing in front of the Pieta inside of St. Peter's was equally humbling.
3. Visiting the island of Capri and the Blue Grotto. We took a day trip to Capri from Sorrento, and it was one of my favorite days of our vacation. The entire island of Capri is beautiful.
4. Hiking the Cinque Terre. We spent a full day hiking between towns on the Italian Riviera. The natural beauty there is amazing, but the towns themselves were the highlight for me. Each of the towns had their own unique vibe. Sadly, about two weeks after we left, a serious storm caused major mud slides in two of the towns. I hope that they are able to recover, and I hope to make it back there sometime in the future.
5) Getting lost in Venice. We went into Venice with no real itinerary - we just wanted to wander the streets and experience the city (and take pictures). We had the worst map ever, and I am sort of thankful for that. Just wandering the streets and discovering new canals or tiny shops made for a fabulous two days."
Thanks for your sharing your adventure with Have An Epiphanie, Melissa! To our readers - have you been to Italy? What are your favorite travel spots within that country? Comment below!
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Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? // McCall, Idaho
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 9:00AM In this week's Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie?, Misti from Love that Shot takes us to the picturesque town of McCall, Idaho.
Misti writes, "I LOVE visiting McCall, Idaho. A small tourist community, nestled in the rugged mountains of central Idaho, with spectacular views of a pristine lake surrounded by majestic pine trees. It truly is a step back in time, with a slower pace and a laid back lifestyle. And this year, I had the opportunity to bring along my Lola!"
Misti's favorite things to do in McCall include:
1) I look forward every summer to the Vintage Boat Show held at the beautiful Shore Lodge Marina. It’s this photographer’s dream to shoot these classic boats! The detailing and care that went into restoring these beauties is amazing!
2) And while we're on the subject of boats, you can't miss the opportunity to cruise the lake in style or skim the waves in a jet boat!
3) The best place to stay? A cabin right on the lake, where you can walk out any time of day onto your own private dock and soak in the summer sun.
4) After a fun-filled day in the sun, I like to relax on the beach with a melon flavored shaved ice, and watch the boats sail by.
5) And speaking of ice, if you happen to travel to McCall in January, be sure to catch the Annual Winter Ice Festival as well, where you'll see fabulous life-size (and LARGER) ice sculptures!
Read more about Misti's trip to McCall here at the Love that Shot blog. Thanks for sharing, Misti! Absolutely beautiful!
Attention all those who own Epiphanie bags! We know you've been to some fabulous places. Or live in some incredible, travel-worthy cities for that matter. We want to hear from you! Send a few shots and your list of 5 favorite things to do in that location to media@epiphaniebags.com. Include a short bio about yourself and note "Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie?" in the subject line. Thanks!